The NationalBelle and Sebastianthe StrokesEmpire of the SunJenny and JohnnyBroken Social SceneFrightened RabbitsSchool of Seven BellsBad Lieutenant Sonic YouthGuided By Voices (though I dont know seeing what happened to poor old pavement)The Sea and CakePhosphorescentHere We Go Magic

daft punk [what everyone wanting, but they want to do a djset]the strokes [unless their new album's recording sessions break them up]the cars [probably not happening, but I can only hope]at the drivein [this is happening]death cab for cutie [new album]national [no proof, just seems likely]broken social scene [no proof, just seems likely]empire of the sun [why else would paul watch their el rey shows?]gary numan [volcano rebooking]surfer blood [said that he's playing]deerhunter [seems likely that they'll get bumped up]

Man, are you serious? It's that laid out this early? I kind of want to believe they were/are/already have negotiated with VU, but John Cale said recently that they literally had no plans to ever play together again.

semi reliant source who works for Goldenvoice sent me this lil tidbit...seeing as how it's barely October i could see the skepticism about the legitamity of this but here is some food for thought for those trying to form what Coachella 2011 might look like

not so shortlist of artists in preliminary talks with Goldenvoice about being there next spring:

now for those of you who say that Kanye West n Lady Gaga aren't headliner material have to realize that the demographic has evolved since Coachella was born in 1999case in point popular contemporary acts headlining all three nights last year and huge amount of celebs being sighted....this isn't your grassroots indie festival finding its legs anymore...

that in mind seeing all the heavy chatter about Arcade Fire and Beastie Boys possibly headlining i'll give Monk the benefit of the doubt and hope that Daft Punk and/or Pearl Jam headline the other night (i liked the idea of Daft Punk closing out the main stage after Beasties)

semi reliant source who works for Goldenvoice sent me this lil tidbit...seeing as how it's barely October i could see the skepticism about the legitamity of this but here is some food for thought for those trying to form what Coachella 2011 might look like

not so shortlist of artists in preliminary talks with Goldenvoice about being there next spring:

now for those of you who say that Kanye West n Lady Gaga aren't headliner material have to realize that the demographic has evolved since Coachella was born in 1999case in point popular contemporary acts headlining all three nights last year and huge amount of celebs being sighted....this isn't your grassroots indie festival finding its legs anymore...

that in mind seeing all the heavy chatter about Arcade Fire and Beastie Boys possibly headlining i'll give Monk the benefit of the doubt and hope that Daft Punk and/or Pearl Jam headline the other night (i liked the idea of Daft Punk closing out the main stage after Beasties)

semi reliant source who works for Goldenvoice sent me this lil tidbit...seeing as how it's barely October i could see the skepticism about the legitamity of this but here is some food for thought for those trying to form what Coachella 2011 might look like

not so shortlist of artists in preliminary talks with Goldenvoice about being there next spring:

now for those of you who say that Kanye West n Lady Gaga aren't headliner material have to realize that the demographic has evolved since Coachella was born in 1999case in point popular contemporary acts headlining all three nights last year and huge amount of celebs being sighted....this isn't your grassroots indie festival finding its legs anymore...

that in mind seeing all the heavy chatter about Arcade Fire and Beastie Boys possibly headlining i'll give Monk the benefit of the doubt and hope that Daft Punk and/or Pearl Jam headline the other night (i liked the idea of Daft Punk closing out the main stage after Beasties)

semi reliant source who works for Goldenvoice sent me this lil tidbit...seeing as how it's barely October i could see the skepticism about the legitamity of this but here is some food for thought for those trying to form what Coachella 2011 might look like

not so shortlist of artists in preliminary talks with Goldenvoice about being there next spring:

now for those of you who say that Kanye West n Lady Gaga aren't headliner material have to realize that the demographic has evolved since Coachella was born in 1999case in point popular contemporary acts headlining all three nights last year and huge amount of celebs being sighted....this isn't your grassroots indie festival finding its legs anymore...

that in mind seeing all the heavy chatter about Arcade Fire and Beastie Boys possibly headlining i'll give Monk the benefit of the doubt and hope that Daft Punk and/or Pearl Jam headline the other night (i liked the idea of Daft Punk closing out the main stage after Beasties)

semi reliant source who works for Goldenvoice sent me this lil tidbit...seeing as how it's barely October i could see the skepticism about the legitamity of this but here is some food for thought for those trying to form what Coachella 2011 might look like

not so shortlist of artists in preliminary talks with Goldenvoice about being there next spring:

now for those of you who say that Kanye West n Lady Gaga aren't headliner material have to realize that the demographic has evolved since Coachella was born in 1999case in point popular contemporary acts headlining all three nights last year and huge amount of celebs being sighted....this isn't your grassroots indie festival finding its legs anymore...

that in mind seeing all the heavy chatter about Arcade Fire and Beastie Boys possibly headlining i'll give Monk the benefit of the doubt and hope that Daft Punk and/or Pearl Jam headline the other night (i liked the idea of Daft Punk closing out the main stage after Beasties)

semi reliant source who works for Goldenvoice sent me this lil tidbit...seeing as how it's barely October i could see the skepticism about the legitamity of this but here is some food for thought for those trying to form what Coachella 2011 might look like

not so shortlist of artists in preliminary talks with Goldenvoice about being there next spring:

now for those of you who say that Kanye West n Lady Gaga aren't headliner material have to realize that the demographic has evolved since Coachella was born in 1999case in point popular contemporary acts headlining all three nights last year and huge amount of celebs being sighted....this isn't your grassroots indie festival finding its legs anymore...

that in mind seeing all the heavy chatter about Arcade Fire and Beastie Boys possibly headlining i'll give Monk the benefit of the doubt and hope that Daft Punk and/or Pearl Jam headline the other night (i liked the idea of Daft Punk closing out the main stage after Beasties)

Phantogram already said they haven't been invited. Lady Gaga is playing in Florida on the 15th and 16th, and if she headlined Sunday, that would have her doing five shows in five nights on different coasts. Famous acts rarely do three shows in three nights, so five is ludicrous.

Lou Reed solo is more likely than Velvent Underground reunion....yuck either way, you realize how old the band members are? they'd have their caregivers on the side of the stage in case they soil their adult diapers....same applies for the Rolling Stones....just yuck

Daft Punk and Arcade Fire are so obvious that it's not even funny. As for the Velvet Underground....you can't be serious? No way in hell they would reunite for a bunch young, drugged out dumbasses like ourselves....they're way too artistic for that. Beastie Boys and Tool also seem likely. No Outkast, no Radiohead, so stop wishing.

Arcade Fire has reached Headliner status, it is there time, they will open things up Friday night.

I think saturday Beastie boys followed by Daft Punk makes a lot of sense.

Sunday, that is up for debate. I think Kanye is a real option but only if Beastie boys aren't there, but I think they will be. Id love to see Radiohead close the festivities, but Im guessing someone more like Tool, or the RHCP.

Reasons Arcade Fire will not headline:1.)Lack of main stream notoriety, key word being "mainstream."

so let compare to prior contemporary acts that initially were doubted to be worthy of headliner status shall we

-Muse with its connection to the 'Twilight' saga which we all know is huge, they performed at the VMAS, they have a huge following overseas which has slowly built up to the mammoths they are today.-Jack Johnson, questionable for Coachella standard demographic but solid album sales to be a worthy enough headliner.-The Killers, good album sales, hit singles, on MTV regular rotation.-Gorillaz, huge second album with transcending appeal with various famous cameos, highly anticipated follow up along with far and few performances.-Jay Z, arguably one of the best mainstream rappers ever, huge current album, solid hits list.

now ask yourself, is Arcade Fire really up to par to these headliners and the draw they have aside from the indie/hipster crowd?

that is why Portishead was obviously bumped, did anyone in their right mind think their name alone would draw hoards enough for Coachella to sell out? i think not.

2.) Festivals are always trying to outdo each otherI doubt GV would use last years Lollapalooza sloppy seconds headliner as their top tier act

3.)Element of surprise, of course we know they'll be there and of course GV knows we know, but stay tuned for tricks up GV's sleeves...

4.)'The Suburbs' has sold roughly about 350,000 units. Sure it debuted at number 1 but has been falling steadily...remember Modest Mouse and their hit record? yeah, but who cares?

and Red Hot Chili Peppers nor Tool will be there, I say Coldplay or Radiohead have a more likely shot at being there considering their last appearance at Coachella

Don't listen to em Monk (I know you won't). Wait til you have definitive stuff and then post. We can wait :) You've developed a tremendous amount of street cred in my circle. Your accuracy percentage is scary good.